The Town of Cary is honoring veterans with Lunch for the Brave. The event will include a free catered lunch for veterans and a presentation. It takes place Friday, November 3, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC. Register by calling Cary Senior Center at 919-469-4081. Please note: space is limited and each person must register. … [Read more...] about Lunch for the Brave — free lunch for veterans in Cary (registration required)
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2023 North Carolina Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Nov 4
The North Carolina Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will take place Saturday, November 4, 2023. Parade line-up will start at 8:30 am., and the parade will start at 9:30 a.m. The Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the north side of the Capitol Building in Downtown Raleigh. The address of the Capitol Building is 1 E. Edenton Street, Raleigh, and that address will get you to … [Read more...] about 2023 North Carolina Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Nov 4
Veterans Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner is presenting a Veterans Day Observance on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. it will take place at Aversboro Road Baptist Church, 1600 Aversboro Road, Garner. This free event is open to the public. Enjoy music by the Garner Magnet High School band and a keynote address. This free event is co-sponsored by the Garner Veterans Advisory Committee. Free … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Garner
Veterans Day Observance in Cary
The Town of Cary will hold a Veterans Day Observance on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N. Harrison Ave., Cary. The ceremony will feature special guest speaker North Carolina Department of VFW State Commander Helen Nelson. A special Field of Flags will be at Veterans Freedom Park in honor of those who have served in the armed forces. … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Observance in Cary
Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer
Blue Star Museums is a program that provides free admission to over 2,000 museums nationwide to active duty military personnel and their families. The program includes National Guard and Reserve. The program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2023. The military ID holder can bring five family members with him or her, and … [Read more...] about Blue Star Museums: free admission to military members and families all summer
Walgreens offering 20% discount to military personnel and families Veterans Day Weekend
Walgreens is offering a special military discount on for Veterans Day, 2022. The offer is valid for veterans, military and their families from November 11th to 14th, 2022, with myWalgreens membership and proof of service. In-store offer only. Valid in Walgreens or Duane Reade stores. Discount not valid on: alcohol, dairy, tobacco, stamps, gift cards, newspapers, magazines, money … [Read more...] about Walgreens offering 20% discount to military personnel and families Veterans Day Weekend
Remembrance Day in Durham
The City of Durham and Durham Parks & Recreation are holding a Remembrance Day event on Saturday, November 12th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join with local veterans and friends to remember and honor the men and women who fought for our country. The event will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site at Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, … [Read more...] about Remembrance Day in Durham
Free car wash for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day
Grace for Vets is a program that provides free car washes for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, 2022. Many car washes in the area are participating. You don't need to provide proof of service. It's on the honor system. Use this link to find the participating car wash closest to you. … [Read more...] about Free car wash for veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day
Armistice Day Celebration at Compiègne Park in Raleigh, to celebrate sister city Compiègne
Armistice Day celebrates the end of the fighting in World War I, at November 11th, 1918, at 11 a.m. Armistice Day first officially received its name in America in 1926, and was a celebration of the end of the "War to end all wars." But, World War II broke out just a few years later. In 1947, we started using the term Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. The term "Armistice Day" … [Read more...] about Armistice Day Celebration at Compiègne Park in Raleigh, to celebrate sister city Compiègne
Red Robin serves free burger and fries on Veterans Day — sign-up by Nov. 1
Red Robin is offering veterans and active military a FREE Red's Tavern Double Burger with bottomless fries from November 1st to 14th, 2021, but in order to qualify for the freebie you have to be a member of Red Robin's loyalty program and have confirmed your military status by November 1st, 2021. Qualifying members can redeem their FREE Red’s Tavern Double Burger with bottomless steak fries … [Read more...] about Red Robin serves free burger and fries on Veterans Day — sign-up by Nov. 1